Server Setup: Difference between revisions

Any computer that can run Java8+ can, in theory, be used as a modded Minecraft server. Re-purposing an old machine as a server is a common choice with practical benefits. The most important specs for decent performance will be single-thread CPU power (Java does not take advantage of multi-core), sufficient RAM and lots of storage space. For remote hosts, internet connection speed, particularly upload which is often much more limited for residential customers, will be important as well. The suggestions in [[Low End PCs]] can be used to help improve performance with lower end machines.

Recommended Minimum:

* i3/i5 or better processor

* 6GB of RAM +0.5GB per extra player (early game)

* 6GB of RAM +1GB per extra player (~UV [[tier]]+)

* 20GB+ storage. Minimum depends on number of worlds, range of exploration and frequency of backups. Figure ~1-2GB for an early game world, more as other dimensions get explored, and another 1-2GB for the pack/server files. Each backup is going to be a similar size, so having too many of these will quickly balloon the storage requirements.